Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC is the 39th Governor of New South Wales, having assumed office on 2 May 2019. As Governor, she represents His Majesty King Charles III in New South Wales and performs important constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.
Her responsibilities include appointing the Premier and Ministers, presiding over meetings of the Executive Council, granting Royal Assent to legislation passed by Parliament, and representing the State at official ceremonies and occasions. The Governor also serves as patron of numerous charitable, educational and community organisations.
Before becoming Governor, Margaret Beazley enjoyed a distinguished 43-year legal career. She was the first woman appointed to the New South Wales Court of Appeal in 1996 and subsequently became its first female President. Her contribution to the law and public service has been recognised through her appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia.
Standing beside Her Excellency is Captain Xavier Phillips, an officer of the Australian Army who serves in an aide-de-camp capacity at Government House Sydney. Aides-de-camp assist the Governor with official engagements, ceremonial duties and protocol, helping maintain the traditions and dignity of Australia's oldest public office.
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Captain Xavier Phillips, Aide-de-Camp
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC is the 39th Governor of New South Wales, having assumed office on 2 May 2019. As Governor, she represents His Majesty King Charles III in New South Wales and performs important constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.
Her responsibilities include appointing the Premier and Ministers, presiding over meetings of the Executive Council, granting Royal Assent to legislation passed by Parliament, and representing the State at official ceremonies and occasions. The Governor also serves as patron of numerous charitable, educational and community organisations.
Before becoming Governor, Margaret Beazley enjoyed a distinguished 43-year legal career. She was the first woman appointed to the New South Wales Court of Appeal in 1996 and subsequently became its first female President. Her contribution to the law and public service has been recognised through her appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia.
Standing beside Her Excellency is Captain Xavier Phillips, an officer of the Australian Army who serves in an aide-de-camp capacity at Government House Sydney. Aides-de-camp assist the Governor with official engagements, ceremonial duties and protocol, helping maintain the traditions and dignity of Australia's oldest public office.